18th C. European Iron Polearms - Spear + Billhook
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**Originally Listed At $600**
Western Europe, likely Germany, England, or France, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A pair of iron polearms with lengthy wood shafts. The spear has a lanceolate blade with a tubular socket, and a billhook with maker / armorer marks. The billhook design was both on a battle field and farmer's field as an agricultural tool. The wooden poles on both are probably not original to the heads. Size of spear: 74.5" L x 2.5" W (189.2 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
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#176891
Western Europe, likely Germany, England, or France, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A pair of iron polearms with lengthy wood shafts. The spear has a lanceolate blade with a tubular socket, and a billhook with maker / armorer marks. The billhook design was both on a battle field and farmer's field as an agricultural tool. The wooden poles on both are probably not original to the heads. Size of spear: 74.5" L x 2.5" W (189.2 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#176891
Condition
Wood poles are probably not original to the pieces and may be later 20th century additions. Pitting and abrasions to the iron heads, with dark patina and toning.
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18th C. European Iron Polearms - Spear + Billhook
Estimate $400 - $600
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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